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Puna tapaculo (Scytalopus simonsi) Sina, Puno, Peru. Aug 24, 2024 Geotagged,Peru,Puna tapaculo,Scytalopus simonsi,Winter Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Puna tapaculo (Scytalopus simonsi)

Sina, Puno, Peru. Aug 24, 2024

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    This was a great trip for tapaculos! Three target species; all three seen and photographed Posted 9 months ago
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      That's incredible, congrats man! Posted 9 months ago
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        These were all southern Peru/Bolivia specialties, now I need to get back to work on Peru's endemic tapaculos! Posted 9 months ago
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          How many? Posted 9 months ago
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            I think Peru has 22 or 23 named tapaculos, and at least half are endemic! Posted 9 months ago
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              Whoa, nice task ahead! Did not expect such a high number. Posted 9 months ago
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                I just checked, it's actually 24, and at least one more species awaiting naming! Posted 9 months ago
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                  I see many endemics in your bright future. Posted 9 months ago
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                    Always! Posted 9 months ago

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The Puna tapaculo

The puna tapaculo is a species of bird in the family Rhinocryptidae. It is found in Bolivia and Peru.

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Similar species: Perching Birds
Species identified by Thibaud Aronson
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Uploaded Dec 1, 2024. Captured Aug 24, 2024 15:28 in GQ45+CXF, 21395, Peru.
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  • Canon EOS R6
  • f/10.0
  • 1/400s
  • ISO3200
  • 700mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.